5 Most Bureaucratic Countries in the World

3. Arab Republic of Egypt

Percentage of public sector employment as a share of total employment: 40%

Egypt is an iconic African country that is famous the world over for its pyramids. Like Djibouti, it also shares a coast with the Red Sea, and Egypt maintains control over one of the most important shipping routes in the world the Suez Canal. Economically, the Egyptian economy is plagued with the same set of problems that several other developing countries face. It has high levels of debt and often relies on friendly countries to shore up foreign exchange reserves.